Spend a week exploring performance for both stage and screen in this practical introduction to acting. Develop skills in improvisation, text analysis and script work then apply these skills to an on-screen performance. This course includes a session on auditions and screen tests. Present live and recorded scenes at the end of the week for family and friends.

Course components

Craft: Participate in improvised scene work to develop basic acting and improvisation technique

Technique – Practice acting to camera techniques. Discover the difference between live and recorded performance craft.

Text interpretation: Bring to life through the application of acting technique a short written text for live and recorded performance.

Character Development: Develop and record a character from a scripted scene.

Audition Practice: Participate in simulated live auditions and screen tests.